'Golden moment' at the opening of King Tutankhamun's casket

One of the famous historical photographs taken by archaeologist Harry Burton in Egypt in 1925 was first tinted, helping to highlight the importance of the discovery.

The golden moment when King Tutankhamun's coffin was opened. (Photo: BBC).

Photographs of the tomb, coffin of King Tutankhamun has been known to the world for a long time. However, the special image of archaeologist Howard Carter slowly revealed the coffin of the Egyptian Pharaoh until now was painted, according to the Daily Mail.

The previous photo, taken by photographer Harry Burton on October 28, 1925 or a little later, is a black and white image, with noise, that cannot convey the importance of the discovery as well as the brightness of gold and color. green of the gems.

The mask of King Tutankhamun is made of gold and gemstones. (Photo: BBC).

The contrast of the coffin black and gold became prominent as the archeologist gradually removed the scented covering of the inside of King Tutankhamun's coffin with a small hammer. The king's mask is exquisitely made of gold, glass and gemstones.

The photo above is part of a series of 1,400 photographs that record the excavation process in the Valley of Kings, from the discovery of the tomb of the 18th Pharaoh Dynasty on November 4, 1992 to unloading the innermost coffin. of the king about 3 years later.

Archaeologist Carter, with Lord Carnavon enter the tomb. (Photo: BBC).

One of the most memorable photos, taken on February 16, 1923, shows Mr. Carter, then 48, with his sponsor Lord Carnavon entering the sealed tomb. Two months later, the pioneer died of a mosquito bite, causing blood infection, and led to rumors of Tutankhamun's curse.